Question

In what ways does the author set you up to be shocked by the ending of the story? Analyze the author's use of setting, tone, imagery, and even the title of the story. Evaluate the effectiveness of her choices. the lottery

Answer 1

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1. title: lottery: sounds fun and a good thing for the winner

2. setup: tradition: story said lottery has happened for a long time so reader is made to feel it must be good. like good things last

3. people defended it

climax : Tessie’s paper is marked with an ominous black spot and she says its not fair

reader understands why kids gathered stones

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